Canadian Authority Demands Fee From Photographers to Shoot on Public Land
A photographer says she will likely boycott a Canadian township after local authorities demanded a $90 fee for photo shoots in public spaces.
Missouri Might Eliminate Photo Permit Fees at Conversation Areas
The Missouri Department of Conservation is looking to scrap permits and fees for commercial photographers in conservation areas.
Ruling Overturned: You May Again Need a Permit to Film in National Parks
A court has upheld a National Park Service fee and permit requirement for commercial videography in national parks, overturning a previous ruling that found this requirement to be a violation of First Amendment rights.
Grand Teton Axes Controversial Plan to Require Portrait Photo Permits
Grand Teton National Park has canceled its plans to require permits from photographers looking to shoot any kind of portrait for clients in the Wyoming park. The changes had been met with criticism from both photographers and First Amendment lawyers.
Iconic Italian Town of Positano Imposes $1,100+ Photo Permit Fee
If you planning on visiting and photographing the picturesque seaside town of Positano in Italy, here's something you need to know: the famous village has just introduced a hefty €1,000 (~$1,162) "tax" for commercial photography.
Who Needs a Photo Permit in Nevada State Parks?
Nevada Law and the Nevada Administrative code have a simple definition of when you need to have a permit to shoot photos in their parks. It is based entirely on whether or not the pictures will be sold.
Laguna Beach Requires a $100+ Permit for ANY Kind of Photo Shoot in Public
Think San Francisco's "discrimination" against high-end camera gear is bad? Get this: the city of Laguna Beach, California, charges a minimum of $100 for a permit if you wish to take non-commercial photos in public places.
Photographers Arrested and Kicked Out of Indonesia for Illegal Photo Shoots
If you're planning on doing an elaborate photo shoot in a foreign country, make sure you obtain the necessary permits and visas. Otherwise, you may risk arrest and deportation.
That's what happened to a couple of American photographers earlier this month. They, along with 13 others involved in the work, were kicked out of Indonesia for doing illegal photo shoots.
US Forest Service Proposes Controversial and Expensive Photo Permit Rules
The US Forest Service is under fire today after proposing a set of rules that would put strict restrictions on photographers and filmmakers who want to ply their trade in wilderness areas. The rules subject potential projects to an approval process with permits costing as much as $1,500 while fines for breaking the rules would run around $1,000.
City in Kansas Under Fire for Requiring that Photogs Buy a Permit to Use Public Parks
Overland Park, Kansas became the focal point of many a photographers' ire this week when it was announced that, from now on, professional photographers would be required to purchase permits if they wanted to shoot in any of the city's public parks.
Sign Requiring Permit for Photo Shoots in St. Louis County Park Was a “Mistake”
Officials over in St. Louis, Missouri are embarrassed and have a bit of explaining to do after it was discovered that a sign banning permit-less professional photography in county parks had been put up "by mistake."